Coroner identifies man killed in Gilroy traffic accident May 19 | Gilroy Shipping

According to police, a 32-year-old man was struck and killed by a teenage driver early on the morning of May 19 near Saint Louise Regional Hospital in Gilroy.

Around 12:30 a.m., officers were called to the area of ​​the 9400 block of No Name Uno, near the hospital, and found the man, a Gilroy resident, lying in the street.

A hospital nurse drove by and rendered medical aid, but the victim was pronounced dead a short time later, authorities said.

The driver remained at the scene of the accident and cooperated with police, who stated that drugs and alcohol did not appear to have played a role.

On May 21, the Santa Clara County Coroner’s Office identified the pedestrian as Salvador Montelongo, a 32-year-old Gilroy resident.

The accident is currently being investigated by the Gilroy Police Department’s Major Accident Investigations Team (MAIT), police said.

Anyone with information about the investigation can contact Gilroy Police Sgt. Michael McMahon at 408.846.0521 or (email protected).

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling 408.846.0330.

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